Description
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the essence of fall in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies blend warm pumpkin flavors with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a treat that’s perfect for any autumn occasion. Whether you’re baking for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply craving a cozy dessert, these delightful cookies will fill your home with inviting aromas and bring joy to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree and egg; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are set; centers should remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg